The Dust Never Settles

13 April – 30 July 2017

The saying ‘once the dust settles’ is essentially optimistic. It assumes that present difficulties will be resolved and that a better future beckons. However, not all difficulties diminish, while some lie dormant only to reappear. This exhibition centres on works by contemporary artists who probe at cultural, environmental and psychological histories that remain unresolved. Others reflect on traditions that reverberate or are threatened. All works are drawn from The University of Queensland Art Collection.

Public Program

The Dust Never Settles: A student concert
6.00 pm Sunday 30 July 2017​
This year, Bachelor of Music (Honours) students Heidi Chan, Toukie Wood and Eleanor Brimblecombe are composing new works responding to the themes of the exhibition. The concert premiering the new compositions brings The Dust Never Settles to a close. More

Podcasts

Hangs Ep. 1. Mining, colonisation & dirty old men
Join media academic, Dr Nicholas Carah and art journalist, Bec Mac as they chat mining, colonisation and dirty old men during a tour of The Dust Never Settles. Listen here